It is important for you to check the vehicle safety rating before you purchase any vehicle. This is a rating that is given by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The crashworthiness is the main thing that is measured. This is how well people are protected in the car during a crash. There is technology that can be used to stop people from getting into an accident. The technology is not used to assess crash worthiness. However, experts do recommend getting a vehicle that has crash avoidance technology.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will give the vehicle a rating of one to five stars. A five-star rating is a perfect rating. If the car performs poorly in a crash test, then it will receive a one or two star rating. It also means that the vehicle probably isn't safe to drive.